Educational Researcher
15AI USED FOR15%moving to60%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £32,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Educational Researcher
As an Educational Researcher, you hold the key to unlocking the potential of education systems, shaping policies, and enhancing teaching methodologies that impact millions of learners. Your insights drive innovation in the UK and globally, making a profound difference in how knowledge is imparted and absorbed.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Educational ResearcherIn this entry-level role, you will assist in data collection and analysis, support senior researchers, and contribute to literature reviews.£28,000 - £32,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Educational ResearcherAt this stage, you will lead smaller research projects, mentor junior researchers, and engage more deeply with stakeholders.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Educational Researcher/Head of ResearchIn a senior role, you will oversee large-scale research initiatives, manage teams, and influence educational policy at a national level.£60,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
All Education and Teaching courses as cards →
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · DegreePhysical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · DegreePrimary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · DegreePrimary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · DegreePrimary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · DegreeEducationQahe (Lm) Limited · Degree